GAL
Galena
United States
6,108 km
3,795 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
6,108 km
3,795 mi / 3,298 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Anchorage
Heading
359°
north

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GAL HEL
Airport Name Edward G Pitka Sr Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code GAL HEL
ICAO Code PAGA EFHK
City Galena Helsinki
Country United States Finland
Timezone America/Anchorage Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 154 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 64.740000, -156.930000 60.320000, 24.960000

Galena (GAL) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edward G Pitka Sr Airport (GAL) in Galena, United States to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 6,108 kilometers (3,795 miles / 3,298 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Finland. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:31 in Galena, it's 23:31 in Helsinki. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Galena (GAL) follows a heading of 1° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Edward G Pitka Sr Airport (GAL) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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